"The Research of the Biologist (Curse Collection)" is a quest in Metin2 where you collect certain quest items for the Biologist NPC. The required items drop exclusively when you have the quest already active – without an active quest, you won't find these items in the game. This quest guide explains step by step how to accept the quest, which items you need and what to watch out for when farming.
What is the Research of the Biologist (Curse Collection)?
The Biologist is a well-known quest giver in Metin2 who regularly assigns collection tasks to players. The "Curse Collection" quest is one of them – it revolves around collecting special quest items that the Biologist needs for his research. Such Biologist quests are widespread throughout the Metin2 universe and exist in various languages on all official Gameforge servers (including DE, EN, FR, ES, CZ, HU, IT, PL, RO, TR, GR).
The quest carries different names internationally, but its structure is identical: you accept the quest, farm the required items from specific enemies, and hand them in to the Biologist.
Quest Items: The Essentials
In Metin2, a fundamental rule applies to all Biologist quests: Quest items only drop when the corresponding quest is active. This means concretely – if you don't accept the quest before you start farming, you won't find the required items, no matter how long you play.
Quest items are a separate item category in Metin2. They are specifically needed to complete quests and typically cannot be traded or stored – they are tied to your quest progress. Once the quest is completed or abandoned, any unturned-in quest items disappear from your inventory.
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Drop Requirement | Quest must be actively accepted |
| Tradeable | Usually not (quest-bound) |
| Storable | Usually not possible |
| Inventory After Quest | Items are removed on turn-in or abandonment |
| Item Category | Quest Items (separate category) |
Accepting the Quest: How to Start the Biologist's Research
To start the quest "The Research of the Biologist (Curse Collection)", you need to find the Biologist NPC and begin a conversation with him. The Biologist is a fixed quest giver in Metin2 and offers different research quests depending on your progress and level. Make sure you meet the requirements for this specific quest before you start farming.
Important: Only accept the quest when you're ready to start farming immediately. Since items only drop with an active quest, you'll lose valuable farming time otherwise.
Farming Tips for Quest Items
Efficient farming of quest items is crucial for Biologist quests, since the drop chance per enemy is often not guaranteed. Here are some tried-and-tested tips from the Metin2 community:
- Make sure the quest is active – check your quest log before you start farming.
- Focus on the right enemies – quest items only drop from specific monster types listed in the quest.
- Use bonus items wisely – items that increase drop chance can significantly speed up farming.
- Keep an eye on your inventory – quest items take up inventory slots. A full inventory prevents new items from dropping.
- Don't interrupt – if you abandon the quest, you lose all collected items and have to start over.
Turning in the Quest and Receiving Your Reward
Once you've collected the required number of quest items, return to the Biologist NPC and complete the conversation. The Biologist accepts your collected items and completes the quest. You then receive your reward – the exact rewards depend on the respective server and quest version.
Typical rewards for Biologist quests in Metin2 include experience points, Yang or special items. Since the exact reward values for this specific quest version aren't documented in the wiki, your best bet is to check in-game or consult the official Metin2 forum for current reward details.
International Versions of the Quest
The quest "The Research of the Biologist (Curse Collection)" is available on all official Gameforge servers and has a different name depending on the language. The gameplay is identical across all servers. In the following overview, you can see the official names for each language version:
| Language | Quest Name |
|---|---|
| German (DE) | Die Forschung des Biologen (Fluchsammlung) |
| English (EN) | The Research of the Biologist 2 |
| French (FR) | La recherche du biologiste 2 |
| Spanish (ES) | La Investigación del Biólogo 40 |
| Italian (IT) | Ricerca del Biologo (libro delle maledizioni) |
| Polish (PL) | Badania Biologa 2 |
| Czech (CZ) | Biologický výzkum 2 |
| Hungarian (HU) | A biológus vizsgálata 2 |
| Romanian (RO) | Cercetările biologului 2 |
| Turkish (TR) | Biolog Araştırma Görevi 2 |
| Greek (GR) | Η έρευνα του βιολόγου 2 |
| Dutch (NL) | Die Forschung des Biologen (Fluchsammlung) |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Quest
Why aren't the quest items dropping for me?
The items from the Biologist quest only drop when you have the quest actively accepted. First, check your quest log. If the quest isn't listed there, you need to accept it from the Biologist first before you start farming.
Can I trade quest items or store them in my warehouse?
No. Quest items in Metin2 are typically neither tradeable nor storable. They are tied to your quest progress and are automatically removed after the quest is completed or abandoned.
What happens if I abandon the quest?
If you abandon the quest, you lose all collected quest items. You can then accept the quest again from the Biologist and start over – provided the quest is repeatable.
Is there a time limit for the quest?
The wiki doesn't specify a time limit for this quest. Check your quest log in-game to see if a timer is displayed before you start farming.
Can I complete the quest in a group?
Whether quest items are credited to all group members depends on the quest settings in-game. When in doubt, solo farming for Biologist quests is often more reliable since item drops are credited directly to your character.
Is the quest available on all Metin2 servers?
Yes, the quest is available on all official Gameforge servers and has a different name depending on the language. The gameplay is identical on all servers.
What reward do I get?
The exact rewards are not specified in the wiki for this quest version. Typical Biologist quest rewards in Metin2 include experience points, Yang or special items. Check in-game yourself or consult the official Metin2 forum for current reward details.
What's the difference between "The Research of the Biologist" and "The Research of the Biologist (Curse Collection)"?
Metin2 has several Biologist quests with different collection focuses. The addition "(Curse Collection)" identifies this specific variant where you collect curse-related items. Other versions of the Biologist quest have different themes and item requirements.
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